Category Archives: Introduction to One-Name Studies (Pharos course 901)

Launch of Italian Surname Series

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Julie Goucher

I recently had some correspondence about one of my Italian surnames. In addition to responding to the correspondence I did some further research and that sat me thinking about the surnames that appear in my paternal line and what those … Continue reading →

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Introduction to One-Name Study Course

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Julie Goucher

The next Introduction to One-Name Studies course at Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd starts on 15 May 2018.  The course is taught online and welcomes students across the globe. Here are the Lesson Headings: About One-Name Studies Surnames and their … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2018 – Zeal about Surnames

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Julie Goucher

I am hopeful that the various posts over the course of the A-Z Challenge, which has been about surnames, surname research and registering a One-Name Study has been enjoyable and given you plenty of scope for ideas and thoughts. You … Continue reading →

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#Museum Week – Thoughts about the week

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Julie Goucher

I spotted the #MuseumWeek the day after the week commenced. I thought it was a great idea and had I known about it in advance I would perhaps have made difference choices. In October, National Libraries week will commence (8-14th) … Continue reading →

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#Museum Week – Migration Museum

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Julie Goucher

Earlier in the week I shared a very similar post about migration and you can read that post HERE Today’s post looks to a very topical one for the UK this week, migration into the UK and does also reflect … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2018 – YOUR Study

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Julie Goucher

Once a genealogist has registered the surname with the Guild they agree to do essentially several things: Aim to make the study global Respond to all enquiries. In fact the five broad principles can be seen here. There is guidance … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2018 – X Marks the Spot!

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Julie Goucher

The phrase X Marks the Spot is typical to denote where someone should sign their name or perhaps it denotes a pin mark on a map identifying where a particular location is. So today I am going to chat about … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2018 – Writing about your One-Name Studies

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Julie Goucher

Whether you write articles, Tweets, Facebook posts or a blog you are writing and publicising your study and fulfilling at least three of the Seven Pillar’s of Wisdom: the Art of One-Name Studies, published by the Guild in 2012. The … Continue reading →

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#DNA18 – DNA Day 2018

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Julie Goucher

 Today is National DNA and marks the anniversary of: 1. The discovery of the double helix which was presented in the Journal “Nature” published on 25th April 1953 2. The completion of the Human Genome Project in April 2003 If you have been researching … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2018 – Variants and Deviants

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Julie Goucher

The topic of variants and deviants is addressed in detail during the Introduction to One-Name Studies course. Essentially we have likely all come across variants and deviants to our surnames, even if we have not called them that. Variants For the purposes … Continue reading →

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